Classification 1 | Types of Sentence

Classification 1

This classification has divided into five types of sentences. These are below:

1. Assertive/ Declarative Sentences:

    It is one that makes a statement or expresses an opinion and leaves the matter there. It doesn't say, "I think," or, "In my opinion." It just states the matter confidently, sometimes ending with a period to show that the discussion is over.

It is a sentence that makes an assertion; it states something that is the case. An assertive sentence is made up of a subject and a predicate and whatever else in between:"

Such sentences, state a fact, opinion or idea.

Example:    I like Ravi and Rashmi but I like Rajan the most.

                    I don't think this movie is worth watching.

                   He always thought about his life and career.

2. Interrogative Sentences:

    An interrogative sentence inverts the order of the subject and the verb. We start with complete thought and gradually strip out information until we get to a question.

An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question. In other words: an interrogative sentence is a sentence containing an interrogative word. There are many kinds of interrogative words, and most of them can appear in more than one part of speech, so it's possible to have questions within the structure of a sentence, questions embedded in adjectival clauses, questions expressed with adverbs… and some questions that are less easily categorized.

Example:    Do you know me?

                    When is he coming tomorrow?

                    How could you be so selfish?

                    Did she talk with her parent about her school event?

3. Imperative Sentences:

    An imperative sentence expresses a command, permit, or appeal. It tells someone else to do something or do something for you.

Example:    Don't play with him.

                    Please don't talk to me

                    Always sleep on time.

                    Bring a glass of water.

4. Exclamatory Sentences:

     An exclamatory sentence is one that expresses strong emotion. The emotion expressed must be in contrast to the speaker's normal mood. These are used to express sudden emotions such as joy, grief, surprise, shock, or fear, etc.

An exclamatory sentence is an important (and short) sentence that helps to motivate your opening statement. An exclamatory sentence is one that ends with an exclamation mark (!).

Example: Thank you so much!

                 Wow! Awesome!

                 Oh no! How tragic! Not good!

                  It's scary!

5. Optative Sentences:

     An optative sentence is a sentence that expresses something you wish for, rather than something that's known or real. It's a sentence in the subjunctive mood. It also expresses desire or hope. By contrast, an exclamatory sentence is one that shows strong feelings. In other words, a sentence, which used to wish, pray or curse for self or others. It also contains an exclamatory mark (!).

Example: Wish you a very happy birthday!

                  God bless you! 

                   I wish I were your manager.

       

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